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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1968

Page

10

Acton netminder receives two Junior A training camp invites

Acton Lions Juveniles goalie Paul Cooper, site invited to Hamilton Red Wings camp in September and also to Niagara Falls Flyers sessions he attended last season. Hamilton mentor Eddie Bush praised his potential and the Flyers coach hopes to bring him back. Parents favor Niagara Falls as the likely destination amid a QHLA Jr A final matchup with Kitchener.

Paul Cooper Acton Lions Paul Hamilton Red Wing Niagara Falls Flyers Red Wings Eddie Bush Hamilton Paul Enis Flyers Acton Niagara Falls Art Cooper Roseford Terrace Kitchener

Riverside wins tri county juvenile hockey crown in Ontario tournament

Riverside Milton and Elmvale juvenile teams swept championships as 500 players from 36 teams across Ontario Quebec and the US competed in the week long Tri County Juvenile Hockey Tournament. Riverside claimed A title with a 9 3 win over Whitby Milton delivered a 7 0 shutout of Greenfield in B final while Elmvale claimed C crown. awards went to Tom Gooding Milthy MVP Mike Murphy Riverside best defense Gord Kidd Elmvale best goalie.

Riveradde Milton Elmovale Acton Woodbridge Alderwood Beeps Midland Greenfield Quebec Eichward Uxbridge Wort Tom Gooding Milthy Mike Murphy Oly Riverside Gordon Kidd Elmvale Ontario United States

Ontario Scout Jamboree to gather 3500 at Kelso August

About 3,500 Scouts will move into a 1,000 tent town at Kelso Conservation Area near Milton for Ontario’s 1968 Jamboree from August 17 to 24. Planning has run for two years with services including medical, post office, shops, a tent supermarket, and half mile electric power. Water supply is 35,000 gallons daily via water mains. Activities will cover Scouting skills, sports, tours, and exhibitions such as Youth and His World and Youth and His Ambitions, with a visitors' schedule 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM daily.

Kelso Milton Ontario Scouts Ers Ontario United States Brotherhood of Man Canada

District Board Holds $145,190 Requisition in Turbulent Budget Talk

The P.S. board defends a $145,190 requisition amid rising costs and growth. Administration cites higher教学 costs and teacher salaries. O.M.B. delay blocks M. Z. Bennett addition. Without new classrooms portable options loom, staff insurance and salaries are negotiated, four new teachers needed, deadlines set for April 18.

Bishop M. Z. Bennett O.M.B Len Adams Colin Mace Coll Jr Miss Ellis Robert Little Vic Bristow Doug Manning Mure Ray Smith Orval Chapman Charles Heard Bill Middleton

St Marys Juves Win All Ontario Juvenile B Crown

St Marys Juveniles captured the All Ontario Juvenile B championship by beating Fergus two games to one. Fergus won game two 5 3 at home, after St Marys took game one 5 1. The decisive third game gave St Marys the title as Fergus eliminated Acton in the first round.

St. Mary's Feregus St. Mary’s Fergus Acton

Mountie turned assistant crown attorney appointed in Milton

Murray Roulston a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police constable begins work in Milton as assistant crown attorney to Peter K McWilliams. From Stratford he taught school a year before eight years with the RCMP then shifted to criminal law. He graduated Dalhousie Halifax in 1965 and was called to the bar last year.

Murray Roulston R. C.M.P Halton Mileton Crown Attorny Peter K. McWilliams Stratford The Mounties R.c.mlp Dalhousie University Halifax

Disease rates cited for childhood disabilities

An old記claims that one in 33 children is born with or destined to become retarded, stating mental retardation affects more children than cerebral palsy polio rheumatic heart disease and blindness combined. The wording uses dated terminology and emphasizes high incidence among births.

Milton O.P.P. Week Report On April 13

In the week ending April 13 Milton O.P.P. investigated six property damage accidents and eight personal injury incidents injuring 12 people. Property damage totaled $8465. Causes included follow too closely improper turn driver lost control and other factors. Four charges arose from these accidents. The detachment laid 86 charges issued 33 vehicle safety checks and traffic warnings. In Magistrate's Court 247 case convictions were registered.

Milton O.P.P

Youth recaptured after six hours on Eden Mills road

A Strathroy youth, identified as A W O L from Guelph reformatory, was recaptured Good Friday on the Eden Mills Campbellville road. He had been away about six hours and was recovered without difficulty.

Strathroy A.W.Q.L Guelph Reformatory Eden Mills Campbellville Road

Acton Tyke Hockey Team Shines At Streetsville Tourney

Acton youths, drawn largely from nine year olds, fielded a spirited team at the Streetsville street hockey tourney. Coach George Ware, Manager Murray Scayne, and Trainer Barry Inscoe praised their performance as they posted wins in the consolation rounds, built on strong goals from Ricky Holmes and Ford Alton, and backed by solid defense led by Robin Inscoe and John Scoyne.

Streataville Tyke Thurdgmant Acton Campbellville Inners Barger Cvgties Logion’ Town Trix County Atont Thery Toronto District George Ware Murray Scayne Barry Inscoe Scarborough Lions Ricky Holmes Ford Alton Ricky Holmus Bay Ford” Alton Johriny Scoupe Robin Alderwood Johnny Scourio Ron Chambers Ricky Ron Richmond Hill Scott Oakley John Scoyne Norm Thornhill Scott Matcalm John McHugh Marv McNabb Mike Ware Mike Morris Bruce McPhail

Esquesing Council Briefs Seeks Road Fixes and Titles

Esquesing Council met with most members present. They discussed Glen Williams titles under the Land Titles Act, closing a road on Lot 15 Con 2 St Helena, dust and road conditions on the Eighth Line, drainage on Lot 2 Con 1, appointing C A Grant Welfare Officer, an Emergency Measures Act by law, and street lighting with Hydro. Acton Limestone Quarries won a 30 000 ton gravel tender pending Highway Department approval.

Halton East Jim Snow Leeman Acton Limestone Guarries Department of Highways

Georgetown Raiders Eye OHA Jr Finals Showdown

Georgetown Raiders prepare for the OHA Jr finals against New Hamburg Hahns in a high stakes series. Veterans like Gerry Inglls, coached by Acton Tanwra, seek revenge after a prior group title loss. Georgetown hopes to complete a strong run as they face tough teams from Maldern and Huntaville.

Georgetown Raiders Georgetown Halders New Hamburg Hahns Raiders Georgetown Mamtupg Ayong Maldern Drenden Huntaville Gerry Inglls Acton Tanwra

Legion Town annual dinner honors minor hockey season

The Legion town Legion minor hockey annual dinner is set for Saturday at 2 PM in the Legion auditorium. Players coaches managers and officials from the Legiontown league will attend as awards are announced and trophies presented marking the season’s end.

Legion Hockey Legon Afturnodn Legiontown League

Community soccer registration opens Saturday morning

Boys aged 1 to 14 may register this Saturday from 9 30 a.m. to 12 noon at the community centre. The new town league will form from registrations under an executive led by Gil Malcolm reviving the sport locally.

Gil Malcolm

Scout Sale Success Boosts District Hiking Plans

The Hot Cross Run sale raised funds for camping gear as scouts edged ahead in orders despite a two day lead by the cubs. David Holmes had the top score among scouts. A district hike with all troops is planned for May 11, with a monthly camp and area hike starting in September.

David Holmes

Drinking Accidents Highlighted By Safety Official

Dr. William Haddon Jr., director of the National Safety Council from Acton, asserts that about 70 percent of single car fatal accidents in major cities involve elevated blood alcohol levels and that at least half meet broad intoxication criteria.

William Haddon, Jr National Safety Council

Paul Bennett Wins Trent U Athletic Award

Paul Bennett an Acton student at Trent University is among the five winners of the University athletic awards. Other recipients include Paul Herron Peterborough Lon Wilson Toronto Rick Nicholls Lakefield and Rich Johnston Lakefield. Bennettts fellow winners are third year students with Johnston in fourth year. Bennett has played goal for three years with the university hockey team and participated in intercollege sports including softball touch football and soccer.

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